Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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