Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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