Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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