Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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