Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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