Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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