Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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