Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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