Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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