Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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