Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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