Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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