Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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