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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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