Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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