Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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