Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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