Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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