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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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