Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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