Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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