Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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