Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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