Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online education have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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