Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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