Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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