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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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