Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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