Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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