Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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