Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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