Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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