Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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