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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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