Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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