Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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