Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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