Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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