Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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