Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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