Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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