Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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