Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are enabling students all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates 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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