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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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