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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the key 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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