Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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