Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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