Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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