Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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