Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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