Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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