Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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