Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning enable humans all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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