Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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