Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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