Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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