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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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