Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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