Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. People want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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