Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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