Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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