Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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