Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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