Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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