Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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