Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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