Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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