Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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