Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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