Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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