Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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