Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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