Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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