Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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