Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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