Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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