Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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