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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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