Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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