Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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