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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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