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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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