Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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