Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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