Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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