Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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