Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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