Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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