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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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