Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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