Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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