Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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