Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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