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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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