Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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