Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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