Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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