Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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