Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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