Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in electronic education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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