Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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