Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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