Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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