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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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