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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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