Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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