Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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