Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting 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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