Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning enable people all around 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. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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