Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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