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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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