Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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