Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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