Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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