Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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