Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate 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 online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand these open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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