Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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