Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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