Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled 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. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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