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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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