Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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