Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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