Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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