Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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