Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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