Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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