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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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