Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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