Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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