Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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