Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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