Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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