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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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