Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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