Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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