Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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