Learn more about the scholarly 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 massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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