Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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