Find out more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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