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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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