Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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