Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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