Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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