Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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