Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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