Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic education technology are empowering students in all parts of 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. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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