Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning are enabling learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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