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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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