Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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