Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Abkhazia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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