Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Serbia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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