Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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