Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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