Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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