Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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