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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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