Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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