Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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