Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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