Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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