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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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