Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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