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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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