Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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