Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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