Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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