Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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