Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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