Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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