Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor 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 distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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