Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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