Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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