Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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