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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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