Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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