Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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