Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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