Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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