Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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