Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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