Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching 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 institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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