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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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