Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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