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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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