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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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