Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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