Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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