Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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