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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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