Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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