Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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