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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology enable people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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