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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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