Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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