Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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