Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive these new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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