Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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