Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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