Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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