Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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