Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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