Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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