Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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