Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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