Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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