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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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