Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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