Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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