Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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