Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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