Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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