Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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