Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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