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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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