Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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