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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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