Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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