Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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