Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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