Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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