Find out more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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