Learn more about the 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 (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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