Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning enable people all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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