Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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