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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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