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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open education experiments. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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