Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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