Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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