Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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