Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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