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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive 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 stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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