Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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