Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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