Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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