Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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