Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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