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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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