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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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