Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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