Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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