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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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