Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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