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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key 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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