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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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