Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning have empowered students all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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