Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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