Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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