Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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