Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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