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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources