Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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