Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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