Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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