Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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