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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources