Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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