Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to understand these significant new open educational experiments. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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