Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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