Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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