Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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