Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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