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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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