Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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