Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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