Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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