Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning have enabled humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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