Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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