Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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