Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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