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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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