Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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