Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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