Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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