Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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