Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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