Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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