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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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