Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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