Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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