Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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