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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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