Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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