Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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