Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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