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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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