Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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