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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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