Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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