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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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