Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology enable people all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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