Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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