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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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