Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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