Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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