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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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