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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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