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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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