Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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