Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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