Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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