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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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