Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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