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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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