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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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