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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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