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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning enable students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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