Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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