Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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