Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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