Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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