Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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