Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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