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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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