Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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