Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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