Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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