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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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