Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the major 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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