Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate 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 usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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