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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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