Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology have enabled students all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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