Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling 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 stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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