Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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