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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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