Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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