Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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