Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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