Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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