Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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