Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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