Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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