Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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