Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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