Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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