Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning are enabling people all over the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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