Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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