Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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