Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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