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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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