Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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