Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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