Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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