Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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