Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. 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 normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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