Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers 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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