Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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