Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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