Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology are enabling learners all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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