Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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