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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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