Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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