Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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