Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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