Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching 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 stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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