Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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