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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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