Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new 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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