Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are enabling humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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