Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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