Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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