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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people 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 MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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