Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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