Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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