Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology are enabling students 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. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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