Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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