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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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