Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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