Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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