Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these open educational experiments. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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