Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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