Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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