Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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