Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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