Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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