Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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