Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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