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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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