Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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