Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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