Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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