Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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