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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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