Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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