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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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