Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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