Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in digital education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand these open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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