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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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