Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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