Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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