Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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