Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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