Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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