Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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