Find out more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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