Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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