Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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