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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers 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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