Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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