Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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