Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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