Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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