Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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