Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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