Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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