Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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