Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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