Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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