Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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