Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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