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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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