Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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