Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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