Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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