Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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