Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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