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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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