Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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