Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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