Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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