Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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