Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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