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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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