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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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