Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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