Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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