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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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