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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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