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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in online education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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