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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp these open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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