Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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