Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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