Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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