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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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