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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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