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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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