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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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