Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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