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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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