Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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