Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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