Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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