Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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