Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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