Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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