Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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