Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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