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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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