Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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