Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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