Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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