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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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