Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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