Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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