Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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