Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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