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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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