Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology enable people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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