Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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