Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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