Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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