Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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