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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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