Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning enable learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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