Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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