Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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