Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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