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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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