Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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