Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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