Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important 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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