Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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