Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning enable learners all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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