Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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