Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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