Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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