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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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