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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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