Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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