Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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