Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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