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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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