Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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