Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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