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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the new book 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 courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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