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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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