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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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