Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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