Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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