Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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