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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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