Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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