Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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