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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning enable students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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