Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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