Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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