Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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