Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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