Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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