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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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