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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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