Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world 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. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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