Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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