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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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