Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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