Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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