Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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