Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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