Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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