Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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