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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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