Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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