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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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